“BLUE MOUNTAIN STATE: THE RISE OF THADLAND”
FEATURE FILM COMING DIGITALLY FROM LIONSGATE
SANTA MONICA, CA (January 15, 2016) – Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF), announced today the studio will release “Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland”across digital platformson February 2, 2016. This epic, outrageous feature film comedy is based on Lionsgate’s popular television series “Blue Mountain State” that was cancelled after three seasons, remained a wildly popular cult favorite and has now been brought back to life for next generation online audiences by its passionate fan base as a Kickstarter-funded film.
The film reprises the legendary antics of fictional Blue Mountain State University and its Mountain Goats football team,set in the madcap, over-the-top world of football, sex, binge drinking and wild partying.Television series creators Eric Falconer & Romanski reunite the original cast starring Alan Ritchson, Romanski, Darin Brooks, James Cade and Frankie Shaw.
“We agree with the fans that Blue Mountain State deserves a resurrection andwe are thrilled to bring itto the digital arena,” saidJim Packer, President Worldwide Television & Digital Distribution. “Today’s online platforms have the ability to extend the longevity of our content, not only preserving fan favorites and cult classics, but enabling new audiences to discover them.”
With Blue Mountain State football star Thad Castle (Alan Ritchson) recently signing a multi-million dollar NFL contract, his teammates and college life seem like a distantmemory. However, when a new school dean threatens to clean up the BMS image by auctioning off the infamous Goat House, Alex, Sammy and the boys must find a way to convince Thadto get involved. Despite his new fortune and fame, there is one small requirement before Thad agrees to save the day: The Goat House must throw the biggest, most epic booze-and-sloot fest in BMS history. Welcome to Thadland!
In addition to the movie’s availability via traditional Digital HD and VOD retailers, Lionsgate will offer several specially curated movie editions. The special editions, designed in close collaboration with the creators, showcase a variety of features ranging from video extras to specialty items such as a Blue Mountain State University “ID Card” and opportunities to have a recorded personalized phone message, social video or ringtone from a cast member.
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“Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland” will be available to own on DigitalHDvia digital retailers for the suggested price of $7.99. Deluxe editions with added special content can be found at The film will also be available to rent via Video On Demand and Pay-Per-View retail. Prices will vary per provider.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Year of Production: 2015
Title Copyright:Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland© 2015 Blue Mountain State: The Movie, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Artwork & Supplementary Materials © 2016 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Runtime: 90 minutes
Rating: R for strong crude and sexual content, drug use and language throughout, and some graphic nudity
Based on the television series created by Eric Falconer and Romanski.Written by Eric Falconer, Romanski, and Alan Ritchson.Directed by Lev L Spiro.
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